what is academic advantage?

7/31/2019 What is Academic Advantage?

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A tutoring resource for families and schools


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The AcademicAdvantage wasfounded in 2000

Name changed fromThe Tutors Club in2005

Services schools and

families in California,Florida, Illinois andNew York


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Schools work closely with

the Academic Advantage toprovide free tutoringservices to qualifiedstudents.

Students have the option totake individual tutoringsessions or groups sessions.

The tutoring programscomply with individual stateeducation requirements.


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There are less than 10 students pergroup

Tutoring sessions take place at thechildrens school

Tutoring sessions can take placeany time a child isnt in school

Students are provided with a snack

Subjects available are Math andLanguage Arts

Children are grouped according toskill level and educational goals

Each child takes a pre-assessmentand receives an individuallytailored program

Students are not given additionalhomework

Tutoring sessions are based

around current class material

Students receive regular progressreports

Government sponsored tutoring

sessions are available for gradeskindergarten through twelve.


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Free of charge toqualifying students

Take place in studentshome or another location,such as a public library

Subjects include Math andLanguage Arts

Students take a pre-

assessment test

One-on-one help

Work correlates with

classroom material


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Arithmetic

Pre-AlgebraAlgebra 1&2Pre-calculusTrigonometryCalculus (Thru A.P.)Geometry

Integrated MathMath AnalysisStatistics (Thru A.P.)

Chemistry (Thru A.P.)

Biology (Thru A.P.)Physics (Thru A.P.)General SciencePhysical ScienceComputer Science (Thru

A.P.)Physiology

Earth ScienceLife ScienceEnvironmental Science(Thru A.P.)Anatomy

Social StudiesEuropean HistoryUS History (Thru A.P.)World History (Thru A.P.)Art History (Thru A.P.)

Spanish (Thru A.P.)French (Thru A.P.)English as a Second

Language (ESL)Latin

JapaneseHebrew

English (Thru A.P.)Phonics

Writing (Thru A.P.)Reading ComprehensionGrammarHandwritingESLReading

PunctuationVocabularyLiterature (Thru A.P.)Spelling


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The Academic Advantage is affiliated with Laurel Springs

Distance Education. Laurel Springs is accredited through theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges.

Students who participate in this program can take full-creditcourses. The distance education program provides a traditionalschooling experience with tests, grades and diplomas in a one-

on-one setting.

The schedule, including start and end dates, are flexible. Thetutors work around students schedules and parents can cancelsessions by 7 p.m. the night before an appointment.

Since Laurel Springs is fully-accredited, a childs current schoolwill accept credits taken through the program. This works wellfor students who are interested in taking additional courses ormaking up a class.

At the present time no A.P. courses are offered.


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Teachers are from topuniversities across thecountry

Educators all received highscores on the tests they

teach

Courses offered in bothgroup and individualsettings

Courses available throughparent-funded andgovernment-fundedprograms


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SAT

PSAT

ISEE

SAT IIHSPT

GED

GRESTANFORD 9

CAHSEE

Regents

SSAT

ERB/CTP 4CHSPE

ACT


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"The Academic Advantage has a program that is outstanding. Ihave yet to come across an after-school educational program

that is more effective at equipping children with the tools theyneed to succeed in their schooling and beyond. It's nowonder The Academic Advantage has risen to become one ofthe nation's leading tutoring programs."

Former head of the largest two school districts in the nation, New York City and Los Angeles; Chancellor ofNew York City Department of Education; Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District

"By offering specialized instruction, The Academic

Advantage's highly educated tutors help studentsgain the tools they need to excel academically andbuild confidence...

Governor of California (2003-2011)


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While my friends' childrenwere enrolled in testpreparation courses made upof big groups, my kids weretaking a one-on-one course inmy own home. My son wastaking the ISEE course, whilemy daughter took the SAT

course. The sessions were veryinformative and completelyindividualized! My kids learnedtest taking strategies andconcepts that were essential totheir success. That probablyexplains why my son got intothe private school of hischoice, and my daughter's SATscore increased 230 points.Thanks Academic Advantage!

Linda Gross, Pasadena

After consecutive reportcards where he received C's,my son lost hope. If it wasn'tfor his upbeat andexperienced tutor whochanged his entire

perspective on school, hewould still be receiving C'sinstead of A's and B's!

Craig Wernerberg, Encinitas


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